Pregnant and scared? Get the support you need
When the pregnancy test turns up positive, it can often come as quite a shock, especially if you were not expecting to get pregnant at this time. It’s natural for many women to be pregnant and scared, especially when pregnancy came as a surprise. It is also important that you get the support you need when you are worried about an unexpected pregnancy.
At Legacy Adoption Services®, we don’t think that any woman should ever have to go through this alone. Our Florida unplanned pregnancy counseling services can provide the information and support you need at a challenging time in your life.
What should I do if I am pregnant and scared?
First of all, take a deep breath. You do not have to make any decisions today. It’s OK to be confused, uncertain and worried at this time. If you are pregnant and scared, give yourself the time and space that you need to come to grips with the situation that you have found yourself in.
Be sure that you take good care of yourself during this time. If you haven’t yet, reach out to a physician or your OBGYN to confirm the pregnancy. Start taking prenatal vitamins, get any testing that you may need, and get on track to keeping yourself and the baby healthy.
Finally, don’t try to go this alone. Confide in someone you can trust, whether it is a family member, a friend or the baby’s father. You don’t have to tell a lot of people, but it is important to have support as you begin to make the important decisions ahead.
Next, arm yourself with information about your options, which might include deciding to parent your baby, alone or with your boyfriend, or making an adoption plan. Either way, it’s smart to make sure that you have all the facts about the realities of both options, so that you can come to a decision that brings you peace.
Legacy’s Florida unplanned pregnancy counseling services are a safe, pressure-free place to start. If you are pregnant and scared, we want you to know that we care about you and are here to help you navigate the challenges ahead.
Where can I go if I am worried about an unexpected pregnancy?
The options counselors at Legacy Adoption Services can be a wonderful resource if you are worried about an unexpected pregnancy. We can provide factual information about what parenting might be like in your given situation, if you are considering parenting. We can also explain everything you need to know about how adoption works, and what type of support you would receive if you should choose that path.
Our Florida unplanned pregnancy counseling is here to help you understand your options, without pressure. Our goal is to ensure that you and your baby stay safe and healthy, and that you have all the information you need to come to a decision that is right for you.
If you are worried about an unexpected pregnancy, you can reach out to Legacy for Florida unplanned pregnancy counseling services at any time, day or night, by calling (239) 703-8600 to connect with an options counselor. We are happy to speak with you or meet with you anywhere you feel most comfortable to provide the information and support you need.